Tomatoes exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Namibia exported tomatoes worth $7.6 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $523K | 7.1K t |
Where Namibia exports tomatoes to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.6M | 100% |
| Angola | $20K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tomatoes imports to Namibia
Imports of tomatoes by Namibia reached $1.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 99% |
| Botswana | $7K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia tomatoes exports (HS 0702): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0702: Tomatoes; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of tomatoes exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported tomatoes worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tomatoes from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Angola (0%) and Norway (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tomatoes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tomatoes from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $523 thousand in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Namibia also import tomatoes?
Yes. Namibia imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Botswana and Angola. On balance Namibia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomatoes?
The HS code for tomatoes is heading 0702. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0702.00. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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